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Support the best of British talent and make a pit-stop at Cerise UK's Aladdin's cave of an accessories boutique the next time you pay a visit to the famous Sunday flower market on East London's Columbia Road. Owner Maria Aidley, herself a trained jewellery designer - and, ironically, an American - cherry-picks the best of collections handmade in the UK. Her roster of designers includes the likes of Alex Monroe, Leju, Jacey Withers and The Branch, and her hands-on attitude means she has a close relationship with each - don't miss the Alex Monroe trunk show on December 9. The online shop is just gorgeous, too: www.ceriseuk.com.